Education
5 November 2026, 8:13 pm
Two inmates sit PLE in Amolatar
By Odongo Gerald Amolatar District has successfully concluded this year’s Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), with education officials describing the exercise as one of the smoothest and most successful in recent years. The District Inspector of Schools, Mr. Sam Ogweng, said…
5 November 2026, 3:46 pm
Pader budget conference exposes gaps between community needs and available resou…
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District’s budget conference for the 2026/27 financial year has exposed significant gaps between community needs and the resources available to address them, with leaders highlighting shortages in health facilities, schools, roads and other essential services. The…
3 November 2026, 8:15 pm
Government rules out general supplementary exams for candidates who miss UNEB ex…
By Winnie Auma The Ministry of Education and Sports has ruled out the introduction of general supplementary examinations for candidates who miss their scheduled national examinations, citing legal, financial and administrative challenges. The State Minister for Education and Sports, Phyllis…
3 November 2026, 2:29 pm
Lira P.7 candidate dies in road accident while two others sustain injuries
By Winnie Auma A Primary Seven candidate from Begomery Primary School in Lira City has died following a road accident involving three candidates who were travelling to their examination centre this morning. The deceased was riding the motorcycle carrying the…
3 November 2026, 12:46 pm
Dokolo P.7 candidate struggles to write exams after losing sight
By Winnie Auma A Primary Seven candidate in Dokolo District is struggling to sit for his Primary Leaving Examinations after losing his sight just three weeks before the national examinations. The boy, a pupil of Dokolo Central Primary School in…
3 November 2026, 10:09 am
920,833 candidates begin 2026 PLE examinations
By Ronald Ssemagonja A total of 920,833 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) candidates are today beginning their final examinations across the country. The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has repeatedly cautioned school administrators, examination officials and other concerned parties against engaging…
3 November 2026, 9:48 am
Apac speaker calls for accountability in School development funds
By Dickens Aruca APAC DISTRICT–The Apac District Speaker, Mr Oscar Ogwang, has urged head teachers and school management committees to embrace transparency and accountability in the management of development funds to encourage parents and guardians to continue supporting school development…
2 November 2026, 6:42 pm
Amolatar police warns bar operators against loud music a head of PLE Examination…
By Odur Alphonce The District Police Commander of Amolatar, Mr. Mafabi John, has warned bar operators against playing loud music in areas designated as examination centers. Mafabi issued the warning Monday 2nd.Nov.2026 while receiving examination materials at Amolatar Central Police…
31 October 2026, 2:12 pm
Migamba LC3 chairperson warns teachers against enrolling their children in priva…
By Kyalisiima Asuman The LC3 Chairperson of Migamba Sub-county, Tureebe James Murefu, has warned government-employed teachers against enrolling their children in private schools while serving in public institutions under the Universal Primary Education (UPE) programme. Tureebe questioned the rationale behind…
29 October 2026, 8:33 pm
Potter’s Christian School commits P7 candidates to God ahead of exams
By Onyinge Ivan Potter’s Christian Primary School in Amolatar Town Council has dedicated 50 Primary Seven candidates to God ahead of their final examinations, which begin on Friday, October 30, 2026. The dedication prayer was held on Wednesday, October 28,…